Literature DB >> 1294550

Family and social issues in sickle cell disease.

K Midence, P Shand.   

Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) in Britain affects some 150 babies a year, born mainly to Afro-Caribbean and West African families. Like every chronic illness, it can have major psychosocial and practical consequences. Kenny Midence and Polly Shand describe the condition and the problems facing people with SCD and their families.

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Year:  1992        PMID: 1294550

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Health Visit        ISSN: 0017-9140


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